Hi Nicole: Try a Espresso Bichon table cloth with pink Champagne Lamour chair covers with Espresso Bichon ties in a flip format. I would then use a Pink Champagne Lamour double napkin. You can rent these from BBJ linen. They have offices around the country and are based in Chicago. They ship all over. […]
Hi Jeanne: Thanks for your question. There are very few actual blue flowers so I would go summer and use bright yellows with Ivories, Whites, and Blue Accents. You could even add in a touch of peach. Since the wedding will be outdoors, you want to make sure your palette is not too busy, […]
The Chocolate Menu Cards (Where do I get them?) I was watching the show one day and saw that you had a great idea for guest favors. It was the chocolate menu cards. Where would one find these? I live in Maryland. Would there be any chance you could help plan a wedding in Maryland? […]
Kimberli: We now offer the chocolate menu cards, as well as other chocolate favors. Regards, Donnie
Hi Teresa: Yes. I did grow up in Texas. My mother was not a school teacher. Donnie
Limited budget question
Jen: Thanks for the note. Of course you can do a wedding for your budget. You do have to make some serious decisions and be careful not to over-spend on things that you want but cannot necessarily have. One thing to note is that the fewer people you have in attendance, the better. Perhaps […]
Wedding Planning and Color Question
Hi Karen: Typically, you would have open seating for the ceremony with reserved seating for family in the front two or three rows. For the reception, I would suggest you place guests at a table but not a specific seat. The wedding party and their dates would sit at one table or a series […]
Donnie to Headline at Dallas Bridal Show
Donnie to Headline at Dallas Bridal Show Donnie has reached an agreement with Bridal Shows, Inc. to headline the 20th Annual Dallas Bridal Show to be held in Dallas at Market Hall on Saturday and Sunday, the 24th and 25th of January, 2009. Donnie will headline the show on each day as well as […]
New Wedding Planner Question
Cynthia: There is no set of requirements for how payments work. However I can tell you how we do it with my company. We require half of the minimum in a down payment with the balance of the minimum after a few months and a final installment to be due no less than thirty […]
Recipes from “Entertaining with Donnie and Friends” (upcoming book) broadcast on Martha Stewart Network DONNIE’S SPICY BARBECUE BRISKET 1 Beef Brisket trimmed 3 T Donnie’s Power Powder 3 T Olive Oil Salt to Taste 2 Cups Water Rub olive oil all over brisket and then rub evenly with the power powder and salt. Place […]